On Friday, we proudly hosted the End of Year Case Study and Awards Reception for the 2025–2026 Provost’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort, marking the conclusion of another incredible year of leadership development, collaboration, and growth.
This event served as both a celebration and a reflection on the journey of our 16 cohort members, who spent the past year engaging in meaningful conversations, developing their leadership skills, and building lasting connections across campus. Through workshops, discussions, and hands-on experiences, each student brought unique perspectives and strengths that made this cohort truly exceptional.
We are proud to congratulate all 16 members on successfully completing the program:
- Rosa Arriaga, College of Computing , Associate Professor, School of Interactive Computing
- Fani Boukouvala, College of Engineering, Associate Professor and Glenn T. Wright Faculty Fellow, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Christine Conwell, Georgia Tech Research Enterprise, Interim Executive Director, Strategic Energy Institute
- Aditi Das, College of Sciences, Professor, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- August Engelsman, Georgia Tech Library, Head of Academic Engagement
- Paula Gómez, Georgia Tech Research Institute , Senior Research Engineer, RISC and CIPHER Lab
- Satish Kumar, College of Engineering, Rae S. and Frank H. Neely Professor and ASME Fellow, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
- Jing Li, College of Engineering, Virginia C. and Joseph C. Mello Chair and Professor, H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Robert Myers, College of Business , Faculty Director, EMBA Program and Lean Six Sigma Programs
- Ameet Pinto, College of Engineering, Carlton S. Wilder Early Career Professorship in Environmental Engineering, Associate Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Ankur Singh, College of Engineering, Carl Ring Family Professor, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
- Chad F. Slieper, Office of Undergraduate Education , Faculty Director, Leaders in Progress and Service Quality Enhancement Plan
- Yuanzhi Tang, College of Engineering, Georgia Power Professor, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Matthew Torres, College of Sciences, Associate Professor, School of Biological Sciences
- Corey Wilson, College of Engineering, Love Family Professor and Associate Chair for Faculty Development, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Eunhwa Yang, College of Design , Associate Professor, School of Building Construction
A special part of the day was welcoming back past ELP cohort alumni, who returned to participate in the final case study and support this year’s group. Their continued involvement reflects the lasting impact of the program and the strong sense of community that ELP fosters. Seeing alumni invest back into the program is a powerful reminder that leadership development extends far beyond a single year.
We are also incredibly grateful to Terry Blum for her leadership during this program and Karie Davis-Nozemack for presenting this year’s case study. Their guidance and investment in this cohort helped make this experience even more meaningful.
As we celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s faculty, we are equally excited about the future of the Emerging Leaders Program. Each cohort continues to strengthen the foundation of this growing community, and we look forward to seeing how these faculty continue to lead and make an impact in the years ahead.
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